Himalayan Kingdoms 13 days

What's Included

• The services of expert English-speaking local tour leaders throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Local flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur.

• Visa for Bhutan.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Kathmandu including Bodhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath and the holy Bagmati River; Darjeeling including the Botanical Gardens, Tibetan Refugee Centre and Mountaineering Institute; Gangtok including Drodul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology and orchid sanctuary; Thimphu including Tashicho Dzong, Painting School and Memorial Chorten; and Paro including Drukgyal Dzong.

• Visits to monasteries including Ghoom Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Enchay Monastery, Zangdopheir Monastery and Taktsang (Tiger's Nest).

• Excursion to Tiger Hill for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga and Everest.

• Exploration of Paro Valley.

• Ride on the Toy Train.

• Arrival and departure airport transfers.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the trip

The Tiger's Nest

Discover the legendary Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) - a small monastery, clinging on a rock cliff 900 metres above the valley floor. Legend has it that the great guru, Padmasambhawa, flew here from Tibet on the back of a tigress to subdue the demons of Paro Valley!

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

• Plane
• Private vehicle

Accommodation

• 12 nights Comfortable hotel

Meals

• 12 breakfasts
• 4 lunches
• 4 dinners

Equipment Included

Not Included

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas for Nepal and India, insurance, additional snacks and drinks, any optional tours and activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, tips and items of a personal nature.

Optional Extras

• Kathmandu - Bhaktapur entrance
  US$15
• Kathmandu - Half Day tour to Bhaktapur & Patan
  US$40 approx
• Kathmandu - Mt Everest scenic flight - including transfers
  approx US$175
• Kathmandu - Patan entrance
  US$5

Vaccinations

Vaccination requirements do change, but generally you do not need vaccinations on this trip.

Vaccination requirements do change, but generally you do not need vaccinations on this trip.
If vaccinations are required, do not leave them until the last minute. Some should be received at least a month before departure. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return. To find out which, if any, vaccinations are mandatory or recommended for your destination contact your local doctor, immunisation centre or medical centre for up-to-date information.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

Carry Your Certificate
You should be issued with an International Certificate of Vaccination booklet that records each vaccination. Always carry this with you on your travels; it could provide essential information for doctors in the event that you fall ill whilst travelling.